chapter 57 the most meaningful thing

This sentence made Bran Ingalls heart tighten. He understood what Editha Hayes was referring to.

But how could such a private matter be admitted in person without being beaten to death by Editha Hayes?

You can't admit it, and you can't say it even to death.

"I didn't see anything. I just saw you pressed against the quilt and I couldn't pull it out."Bran Ingalls deliberately pretended to be helpless.

Editha Hayes face turned red instantly. Bran Ingalls looked...